Legal Director/Partner-Commercial/Civil Litigation-South Wales

Company: Chadwick Nott
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Location: Cardiff
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will help shape and grow a specialist public sector disputes practice in South Wales. You will lead complex procurement and governance-related disputes, advise major organisations, and drive strategic growth while mentoring junior lawyers. You will build strong relationships across the Welsh public sector and play a key part in shaping the future direction of the practice within a collaborative, ambitious environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex procurement and public sector litigation matters
  • Advise on contractual, commercial and governance-related disputes
  • Develop and strengthen relationships across the Welsh public sector market
  • Drive business development initiatives and contribute to strategic growth
  • Mentor junior lawyers and help shape a high-performing team

Key requirements

  • Substantial experience handling public sector procurement and regulated environment disputes
  • Strong market reputation in disputes
  • Ability to lead clients and colleagues with confidence
  • Willingness to relocate or operate in Wales (if not already)
  • leadership
  • commercial awareness
  • relationship-building
  • procurement litigation
  • public sector / governance disputes
  • contractual and commercial disputes

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Posted: November 1st, 2026